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Living in
San Lorenzo.
San Lorenzo is an unincorporated community in Alameda County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in San Lorenzo
This is a solidly middle-class East Bay suburb that works well if you want Bay Area proximity without the intensity of San Francisco or the sprawl of further out. The median home price sits around $847,000 and median rent around $2,200, which is expensive by national standards but reasonable for the Bay Area—and you get more space here than you would in trendier neighborhoods. Jobs are available locally and the 32-minute average commute is manageable for the region, though like most of the Bay Area, you'll definitely need a car.
San Lorenzo at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Foreign-Born
41.7%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Median household income
Demographics41.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in San Lorenzo: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In San Lorenzo, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (30.2%), and 31.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.6%
of households
Married Couples
58.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.37
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in San Lorenzo
In San Lorenzo, rent runs 6% above the CA average, and home values are 15% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,683
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $798,728 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below CA average
Unemployment in San Lorenzo
Unemployment in Alameda County, which includes San Lorenzo, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
San Lorenzo: Alameda County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Alameda County (county-wide) · Annual averages
San Lorenzo is about 2% of Alameda County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What San Lorenzo Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31 min avg
How San Lorenzo residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In San Lorenzo, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 14 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 37% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, which covers San Lorenzo, runs 37% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
451.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,413
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Alameda County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Alameda County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Alameda County, which includes San Lorenzo, the most common type is flood, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 16 | Flood | $140 |
| 2023 | 16 | High Wind | $30 |
| 2022 | 13 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 18 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 21 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 21 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
289 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Alameda County, county-wide
San Lorenzo is about 2% of Alameda County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Alameda County, which includes San Lorenzo, is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
171
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Alameda County, county-wide
San Lorenzo is about 2% of Alameda County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate75°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
San Lorenzo has mild summers (avg high 75°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
75°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
59
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 43°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 62°F | 45°F | 3.11" |
| Mar | 64°F | 47°F | 2.35" |
| Apr | 67°F | 50°F | 1.20" |
| May | 69°F | 52°F | 0.58" |
| Jun | 74°F | 55°F | 0.15" |
| Jul | 75°F | 57°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 76°F | 58°F | 0.10" |
| Sep | 77°F | 58°F | 0.08" |
| Oct | 74°F | 54°F | 0.81" |
| Nov | 65°F | 47°F | 1.51" |
| Dec | 59°F | 43°F | 3.20" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in San Lorenzo
Uninsured
2.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside San Lorenzo's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Willow Rock Center
Psychiatric · 2 mi away · San Leandro
Eden Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Castro Valley
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · San Leandro
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo's student/teacher ratio is 21.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near San Lorenzo (within 15 miles)
California State University-East Bay
4.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,809 students · in-state tuition $7,993 · 69% graduate · median earnings $73,868 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,842 students · in-state tuition $1,258 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,487 students · in-state tuition $1,258 · 21% graduate · median earnings $47,627 (10 yrs after entry)
Saint Mary's College of California
11.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,947 students · in-state tuition $59,769 · 75% graduate · median earnings $83,501 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 718 students · 95% graduate · median earnings $151,150 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
19 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
19 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
20 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
20 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
26 mi awayPublic Libraries in San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo Library
395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
Cities Near San Lorenzo
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to San Lorenzo?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
San Lorenzo FAQ
Is San Lorenzo, California affordable?⌄
San Lorenzo's median rent is $2,163/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $112,660/year. Median home value is $847,100.
Is San Lorenzo, California safe?⌄
San Lorenzo is policed by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 451 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1413 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in San Lorenzo, California?⌄
Alameda County, which includes San Lorenzo, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in San Lorenzo, California?⌄
The cost of living in San Lorenzo is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,163/month and median household income is $112,660/year. The median home value is $847,100. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in San Lorenzo, California?⌄
The average commute in San Lorenzo is 31 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from